Easter holidays in Bournemouth!

In Belgium, as well as in France and
other neighbouring countries, the Easter holidays are two weeks long, during
which time there are lots of opportunities for parents to send their children abroad
to study a language instead of lazing around the house. But what your parents
don’t know is that in Bournemouth it is not all about learning, especially with
the Easy Languages group leaders around ;)

If you have booked on one of our courses
or not, we are all thinking about how to spend our holidays (particularly the
summer ones!), so today here is some help to get you organized...

We’re going to Bournemouth!

You may
already know, or if not I’m telling you now, that Bournemouth is on the
south coast of England and one of our top destinations. So much so that we organise
group coach travel there (from Brussels or Lille). In any case, our Freestyleprogramme offers students the chance to go to lessons, choose the type of
accommodation that they prefer (residence or host family), practise the
language during activities organized by English speaking group leaders and
enjoy free time while continuing to practise the language, visiting the city
and making friends.

When planning a trip you have to take a
lot of things into account….

Some of our group leaders last summer

Before you travel

You must remember that although you are
travelling to Great Britain, which is part of the EU, it is not a part of the
Schengen Zone, which means that you must travel with your Passport or ID card. Minors,
if travelling alone (which will be the case if travelling with Easy Languages),
will also need a passport, they can only travel with an ID card with written
consent from a parent or legal guardian obtained at the local commissariat or police
station.

In terms of health and safety, the
European health insurance card is sufficient, and to put parents’ minds at
ease, Easy Languages offers its own insurance, Chapka Assurance.Contact us if you need more
information.

You know that we offer group travel for
these particular programmes (see other options on our website for school
groups), however you should not forget to check if you need a transfer service
on arrival.

Don’t forget to check the weather forecast
for the time that you are there. We are talking about England after all, you
can experience all four seasons in one day. Because of this do not forget to
pack comfortable and waterproof clothing… and towels!

During your stay

Whether you are going to stay with a
host family or in a residence, you should be aware that other cultures will
have different customs to your own. Keep an open and respectful mind and you
will enjoy your stay a lot more.

It is only a couple of weeks and yes, we
know that you like to relax during the holidays, but that doesn't mean you
should be lazy, remember that lessons start at 9 o’clock in the morning. Although
on your first day you will have to be there slightly early for the level
evaluation. You can relax, the group leaders will remind you the day before.

Moving our attention towards the group
leaders, they are there to help you, but we are going to learn and practise
English! The
group leaders will try and make every activity different and fun, but you must
understand that weather conditions have a big influence. Please don’t get annoyed with them if
there is a change at the last minute and you cannot do the activity you wanted
to.

Last, but not least, remember that the
aim of your stay is to practise English. Don’t get embarrassed! We are all
there to help you if you have any doubts.

·Adapters!! Remember that England has
different plug sockets than other European countries. If you do forget them, you can always find somewhere
in Bournemouth to buy one.

·Passport
photos. You will need them to complete your
school file.

·Pounds. There are of course currency Exchange bureaus, but it
is better if you bring pounds with you from home. The exchange rate will be a
lot better than in Bournemouth because it is a tourist city and people know how
to capitalize on this.

In short, have fun, enjoy the holidays
and learn in a fun and friendly atmosphere!